Sam MartineauJul 12, 20227 minWhat Causes What?Over the years, I’ve asked a number of students who are struggling academically what they think is causing their academic struggles. The...
Sam MartineauJun 15, 20225 minProcess Over OutcomeI had a conversation with a student recently in which he identified a key turning point in my class. He said he had prepared really hard...
Sam MartineauMay 26, 202211 minCreating a Culture of ResponsibilityA core memory as I built up the Wasatch Independent Debate League, and now the Independent Education Program, isn’t particularly pleasant...
Sam MartineauApr 6, 20228 minFreedom in Education is Good, Chaos is NotI love teaching in the homeschooling community so much, because there is just so much to love. The students, the parents, teaching in...
Sam MartineauFeb 23, 202212 minThe Most Important Thing You Can Do For A StudentAs an educator, the most important thing you will ever do for a student has very little to do with teaching. It has to do with saving...